Research Catalog

Title

The Niobrara : a river running through time / Paul A. Johnsgard ; with chapters by Jon Farrar & Duane Gudgel.

Author

Johnsgard, Paul A.

Publication

Lincoln : University of Nebraska Press, c2007.

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Additional Authors

• Farrar, Jon, 1947-
• Gudgel, Duane.

Description

xv, 375 p. : ill., maps; 23 cm.

Summary

"This first book-length study of the Niobrara is a comprehensive look at an ecological treasure. Paul A. Johnsgard reviews the river's history from its geologic past through prehistoric settlement to the present and highlights its historical and biological features." "Writing from this crossroads of eastern and western species, Johnsgard also describes the Niobrara's varied plants and animals, providing extensive information on bird populations. He offers portraits of sixteen species of special conservation concern, such as the black-tailed prairie dog and the olive-backed pocket mouse. Drawings by Johnsgard, information tables on various species, plus site lists make the book an invaluable reference."--book jacket.

Subject

• Natural history > Niobrara River (Wyo. and Neb.)
• Niobrara River (Wyo. and Neb.)

Note

• "A Bison original"--P. [4] of cover.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [337]-359) and index.

Contents

• List of illustrations -- List of maps -- List of tables -- Preface and acknowledgments -- 1. The ancient Niobrara Valley -- 2. Human footprints in the Niobrara Valley -- 3. The distributions and habitats of Niobrara plants -- 4. The distributions and habitats of Niobrara animals -- 5. Biogeography and biodiversity in the Niobrara Valley -- 6. Bird populations and interactions in the Niobrara Valley -- 7. Conservation prospects and portraits in the Niobrara Valley -- 8. The Niobrara as a scenic river / Jon Farrar -- 9. The Niobrara as a recreational river / Duane Gudgel -- 10. The now and future Niobrara Valley.
• Appendixes -- 1. Animals and plants of the Niobrara region -- 1A. Mammals -- 1B. Birds -- 1C. Reptiles and amphibians -- 1D. Native fishes -- 1E. Butterflies and skippers -- 1F. Dragonflies and damselflies -- 1G. Vascular plants -- 2. English names of plants text-referenced by Latin names -- 3. Sites of biological interest in the great Niobrara region -- Glossary -- References -- Index.

ISBN

• 9780803259812 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• 0803259816 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2006030905

OCLC

• 71632081
• SCSB-12586256

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library